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Swindon comes alive with music to suit all tastes at three great concerts.

On 21 June, the Partners in Time concert sees a world premiere of a work celebrating Swindon's railway heritage.

Story on page 3, booking details page 5.

On the weekend of 15/16 August, the Wiltshire Festival at Lydiard Park once again brings big name stars to Swindon.

Turn to page 23 and win tickets to a Classical Spectacular.

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EXPRESS CCLES Swindon ice skaters Andrew Seabrook and Marsha Polouschenko have said they want to help Ukranian children born with cleft palate and/or cleft lip after reading about their need in The Link.

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Dave, arguably the most musically talented guy on the British country scene, presents a slick stage show where he accompanies himself on five different instruments. Lookout for him line dancing while still playing music.

For those of you who have already got the line dancing bug, this evening's entertainment will

probably be what you've waiting for in Swindon.

And for those who are just beginning, we know you'll be well and truly hooked. Available for all age groups, individuals, families and social groups, ticket prices are just £8 for adults, £7 for juniors (under 16).

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Copy date for the July edition: 11 June Published: 28 June

Published by West Swindon Publications

Editorial: Roger Ogle Publisher/Editor

Copy for August: 10 July

Contents 4 Freshbrook & Grange Park Westlea 9 Toothill 10 Shaw & Roughmoor 12 Haydon Wick 13 Abbey Meads 14 Library 15 Letter from Westminster 16-17 Swindon Get Active 97 18 Recreation 23-26 Swindon Wide 27-35 News, views & information

The contents of The Link are protected by 13 Castle Dore I Apple Macintosh design, copyright. Copying of advertisements for Fresh brook, Swindon SN5 8PQ layout and lasersetting business use, including publication is Tel: (01793) 872282 forbidden unless advertisers orpublishers Printed by Wiltshire, Bristol have sought permission. Articles and Fax: (01793) 878189 photographs require similar authority. e-mail: linkmagazine@compuserve.com Published monthly.

"The Link was first published in December 1978 exclusively for the West Swindon community. It is completely independent of Link Centre and, in fact, won a competition to name the leisure centre in 1984. It commenced distribution in North Swindon in January 1994."

The Link Magazine • June 1997

Partners in Time Intercity 125 diesel engines pulling out of Swindon station and the historic GWR workshops form the backdrop for an open air world premiere performance of 'Partners in Time' on 21 June.

Performed by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, joined by 250 local musicians from the Pegasus Brass Band, Swindon Choral Society and Swindon Young Musicians, the symphony celebrates the town's history and status as a unitary authority.

The evening also includes well-known orchestral melodies, ending with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture accompanied by a blaze of fireworks. Ticket booking details can be found on page 5.

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Dentaid director Peter Gardner said he was delighted with Marsha and Andrew's offer. "To have high profile sports people working with us is marvellous. We hope they can visit the children in hospital and raise awareness for the project when they are at competitions."

• Ukraine trip. Bill Allen from Wanborough and Chris Swatton from West Swindon return from building a playground at an orphanage in the Ukraine on 28 May. £10,000 was raised at a ball in the Chinese Experience on 2 May.

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A story in The Link magazine has moved Swindon based skating partners Marsha Poloulaschenko and Andrew Seabrook to offer their help to an ambitious project to provide surgery for children in the Ukraine born with a cleft palate or cleft lip.

In the March Link, Stephanie Glennie from Westlea wrote about the plight of children in the Ukraine born with cleft palate or cleft lip who are abandoned in orphanages with little hope of surgical attention. Grange Park parent Sue Vernon wrote in May of how her baby James is receiving the best medical attention possible here.

NowBritish & Scottish pairs junior champions and senior pairs runners-up Marsha and Andrew want to help. Speaking before she returned to the Ukraine to visit her family, Marsha said, "1 really feel sorry for the children; we would like to help in some way."

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Teenagers using Freshbrook Community Centre have reacted angrily to Swindon Evening Advertiser stories in early May that the centre is being wrecked by yobs.

A youth club has used the cen- may paint a mural to make the tre's cafe area for the last 8 years room their own. Comments were whenever there have been youth taken out of context and misrepreworkers available to help. Now sented; I'm worried it may have they are planning a mural to damaged our relationship with the youth." brighten up the room.

At present the youth drop in is Sarah Brewer, 14, speaking for the users said they had been upset open on Monday and Thursday

by Evening Advertiser reports. "It evenings. Volunteer youth workgives young people a bad name; ers are always needed to help run it's just not true. We enjoy coming the club. To find out more, call to the club, it should be open more Jane Kirk on 877983. nights. We're planning activities for younger kids and would like to organise a coffee morning for local Business success elderly people."

Community Centre manage- Paula Hughes of the Cut 'n' Dry ment committee Bruce Elder said Salon would like to announce that he was disappointed how she has sold the business pending Freshbrook had been portrayed. her move to Denver, Colorado.

Cut 'n' Dry will continue to trade "There are a few vandals in the area responsible for damaging the as normal under new management.

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But the majority of yongsters just those who have helped to make want somewhere to meet friends. the business such a success over We're working with them and they the last two years.

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A term of activity studying industry at Tregoze School in Grange Park ended with a successful industry day attended by parents and business people on 23 May. Each class adopted a business to visit and study using national curriculum subjects. Representatives from companies also came into school to talk to children and advise on practical work. Firefighters from Westlea station showed off their fire engine and Thamesdown Transport brought in a double decker.

Peter Wescombe's class set up a production line so that children could understand the processes involved in making cars.

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Performed by local music groups and the Bournemouth Sin fonietta, with fireworks, cannons and a host of ecial effects.

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People registered with Ashington Way doctors surgery will benefit from two new projects.

Margaret Smith, pictured right above, is a carer support worker with Health Matters. She meets anybody involved in the care of someone who is frail, elderly, disabled, or looking after a child with an illness or disability. She has an information pack, acts as an advocate for carers and can introduce them to a support group.

She can be contacted on 531133.

Barbara Dixon, left above, coordinates the Swindon Womens Art Group who have been awarded £4,750 by the Arts for Everyone lottery scheme to develop new artwork on the theme of health. There will be a permanent exhibition in the surgery and Barbara would like to hear from patients interested in becoming involved in any kind of artistic activity. She can be contacted on 790925.

Both agreed that their work could be extended as a result of meeting each other for the Link photo.

From its small beginnings at Westlea School, the storysack initiative has been hugely successful and enthusiastically received throughout the country. Such has been the interest in the concept that it is now studied as part of the English syllabus at Oxford Brookes University and teacher training establishments introduce story sacks to their student teachers.

Interest has now extended beyond these shores and the sack projects have been established in the USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australasia.

Neil is amazed at the rapid development of what he describes as such a simple idea. "In my wildest dreams I could not have imagined such worldwide interest in an initiative that was aimed at promoting literacy in our local area."

He paid tribute to the parents at Westlea School who made the first storysacks for the project's success.

"The concept is simple, yet simple ideas are often the most effective. But the amount of imagination in creating the sacks is tremendous and captures the interest of child and parent. The creativity of the parents who made the sacks has been an inspiration to people all over the country. Jam indebted to them for their skill, enthusiasm and dedication to the project."

Clearly leaving Westlea School after many years to tackle this new challenge will be a wrench for Neil.

"It is a time of very mixed feelings.

Westlea School is my life and it has been a privilege to work alongside such delightful children, highly committed staff and supportive parents. I will miss the school very much but relish the challenge and experiences a national developmentproject such as this will offer.

"Opportunities of this nature don't happen very often and lintend to make the very most of it."

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Playgroup studies family values Families have been the subject of study at Oliver Tomkins playgroup over the last half term.

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have joined in with sessions and children have put together family trees for display in the playgroup room at Kiln Park. Even though

Timothy Montague, stripped offfor the benefit of Oliver Tomkins playgroup children, and was given a bath by his mum Sarah

they are still young themselves, the children have been fascinated to see several baby brothers and sisters having a bath in public.

10th birthday fete Oliver Tomkins Pre-School 14 June, 10.30am 3pm Kiln Park, off Beaumaris Road, Toothill Welephant and fire engine, fun stalls, face painting, bouncy castle, refreshments and more Everyone welcome -

Places at new nursery class Toothill Primary School is opening a new nursery unit in September 1997.

Church returns home Members of Toothill Church move difficult, but we have grown as a back into their building in June church spiritually and in numafter extensive repairs. New foun- bers. We're thankful to Toothill dations were laid and one corner Community Centre for their help had to be rebuilt. New windows whilst we have met there." have also been installed in the A service of rededication takes building which opened in 1979. place on 28 June. Residents of Church member John Trebble Toothill and further afield are insaid, "the last 12 months have been vited to take part.

Toothill Church members,from left, Tony & Bridget Woolfall, Eddie Koppoe, Pamela Ruston, Ian Donaldson, Cynthia Dowdeswell, John Trebble, Nicky Hoare. In front, Rychknyx McKenzie, Angharad Ruston

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Go ahead for new school The long awaited primary school for Roughmoor has been approved, but it might not be ready for the first children until 1999.

Swindon Council's education committee considered a report on 15 May to spend £1.48 million on the school to be built adjacent to the village centre site, north of Peatmoor Lagoon. It will be built to enlarged space specifications in order to provide community facilities to be used outside school hours. The design will separate school and community rooms and incorporate features to ensure the security of children and staff.

A school for Abbey Meads costing £1.66 million, built along similar lines, was also agreed.

Government approval to borrow half the money to build the Roughmoor school was gained last December. However a Swindon spokesman said a start date had not been identified. The project

may run in tandem with the Abbey Meads school which is not expected to start until next year, with completion in 1999.

Brook Field headteacher Roger Nicholas said he was happy with the decision to build and paid tribute to Swindon Council's willingness to listen to local people. "I am also pleased for the Brook Field Parents Action Group. They have worked hard to put our needs before Wiltshire County Council and Swindon over the last two years."

Mr Nicholas expressed concern about undue delay in starting construction. "We are presently coping with the children from Roughmoor. Yet I would urge the council to quickly respond to the needs of families already living in the Brook Field area."

Brook Field School grounds have been improved with the arrival often picnic tables and six benches, thanks to £2,000 raised by the Friends of Brook Field School. Mike Rees of mortgage and insurance brokers Mansfield Begbie Associates made a donation in May to start the business sponsorship ball rolling. He is pictured, right, with headteacher Roger Nicholas and children enjoying play time sunshine.

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Residents report Andrew Snowden of the Shaw Residents' Association writes

Steve Brown was elected as the new chairman at the Residents' Association AGM held on 12 May. Bob Bauld, the retiring chairman has made a significant contribution over the last seven years including being the driving force behind the Shaw Fun Days PC Packer, the new community beat officer, came to the meeting and described how his new role was intended to give continuity to local policing There has been long standing concern about safety along Cartwright Drive, especially when children are arrive and leave Brook Field School. The association has already held a useful meeting at which senior police officers and an officer from Swindon Council's

transport department participated in a productive discussion. A road safety event, probably on 2 July, will focus on this specific issue.

More news in next month's Link.

The Association meets on the first Monday of the month (not Bank Holidays) at 8pm in the Community Hall in Pilgrim Close (behind Shaw shops). Do come along.

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Green fingered students sell out The annual sale of bedding plants, hanging bas- year 8 youngsters have been planting and nurturing kets and pots by the Hreod Parkway School Green- for the last two months. The proceeds of the sale to house Group on 14 May was another big success. parents and staff are being put towards purchasing Guided by parent organiser helper Paul Reed, the benches for the school grounds.

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Summer walks around Seven Fields Marilyn Beale, secretary, Seven Fields Conservation Group writes The wild flower meadows are at their best from mid-June to mid-July and group members will be leading walks to show interested people what there is to see. Come along to see the blooms and see why we think it is so important to preserve this important nature area.

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• Saturday 21 June, 6pm, midsummer walk,King Bridge, Seven Fields.

Other dates will be published as they are organised.

The glory of Seven Fields is that we are always close to the car park and bus stops. The walking is easy, tailored to those who come.

You can join or leave the group as you wish; accompanied dogs and children are very welcome.

However we should warn people that in the past visitors have been so interested that we have been known to be on the meadows for two or three hours.

Call a councillor With the build up of the Abbey Meads population, local councillors are keen to let residents know they can be contacted.

Abbey Meads is split between Haydon Wick ward which includes the Haydon Wick parish, and Blunsdon Ward. Houses to the south and west of Elstree Way are in Haydon Wick, represented

by Kelvin King, tel: 721147 and David Couch, tel: 729576. They also cover Burgley Park.

They hold surgeries on the last Friday of the month, 630pm to 830pm, at the Haydon Centre.

Houses to the east of the village centre site, past Hayward Close and along Blunsdon Ridge, fall within Blunsdon ward represented

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Residents of Abbey Meads, including Blunsdon Ridge, are invited to a meeting to start a community association on Wednesday 11 June, 7.30pm at Haydonleigh School, Haydon Court Drive, Haydon Wick.

The community association's tasks might include: • taking up issues and being a voice for the community • being a channel of information to and from residents • publishing a newsletter • organising social events • being an umbrella group for developing community groups All residents of Abbey Meads should have had a mailing by 21 May. If anyone has been missed, or has arrived since, and wants details, please call me on 706558.

The first meeting will be chaired

by Terry lies, Chair of the Local Federation of Community Organisations.

We hope to adopt a constitution, elect a minimum of 15 people to form a committee and have time for informal discussion.

Copies of the proposed constitution are available from the above number or from Community Development Officer Gillian Morris on 466513.

High flying minister Abbey Meads minister Deaconess Maureen Spinks is raising money for multiple sclerosis and a local group by doing a paracute jump in early July. Call her for a sponsorship form on 706558.

Creative mother & toddlers The Link gave the wrong meeting place for the new music and activOn the move ity mother and toddlers group last Abbey Meads village hall will be month. They meet on Tuesday, moved by the Haydon Develop- 945am, at 1 Hayward Close. For ment Company from its present details, call Kimberley on 701416. site next to the police post to an open space further along Elstree First time mums Way in the week beginning 9 June. A new group has been formed for To find out when it will be avail- mums with babies up to one year able for hire again, call Swindon old on Tuesday 1pm to 2pm. Call Council on 466478.

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Paula Johnstone from Standon Way is the local consultant for Cabouchon designer costume jewellery and is available to make presentations in the home or workplace, fetes or wedding fairs.

"The Cabouchon range is wide and versatile," says Paula. "It's also attractively priced and there is a 14 day money back guarantee.

Holding a party at home is a great excuse for bringing together the neighbours, perhaps for the first time. The host receives a gift and there are other benefits" To book a party, call Paula on 705081. She is also looking for consultants to work with her.

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Swindon libraries have not forgotten, and to keep boredom at bay there will be loads of exciting activities to keep everyone occupied. The theme this year is Time Tunnels and to get you started the libraries have a competition, run in conjunction with the Charity Newsletter and Virgin Cinemas.

We want you to draw a picture of your favourite dinosaur on an A4 sheet of paper. Include your age and address on the back and return your entry to your local library no later than 4pm on Saturday 5 July. The competition will be judged at West Swindon library at 12.30pm on Saturday 12 July by Virgin Cinemas manager John Kiel.

There are two competitions, over 12s and under 12s, each with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. The main prize in the over 12s competition is two tickets to see the Jurassic Park follow up The Lost World donated

by Virgin Cinemas.

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Harry Bowling The Glory and the Shame 1947 and the inhabitants of Totterdown Street are rebuilding their lives following the Blitz.

Bernard Cornwell Sharpe's Tiger The army's most important spy is captured and Sharpe must infiltrate the Tippoo's forces.

Robert Goddard Beyond Recall The son of a hanged man hangs him-

Vicki Moore with competition organiser Phil Rashid and his son Daniel, and Phil's model Triceratops on display at West Swindon library

self in the grounds of the Napier family house in Cornwall. Chris Napier decides to investigate.

Anthony Masters The Men The dark secrets of a group of men kept since their escape from occupied France, begin to come to light.

Margaret Pemberton The Girl Who Knew Too Much Susan Carter is the

holder of a terrible secret - she can identify the assassins who gunned down a German minister.

E. V. Thompson Cast No Shadows

Based on an actual event, known as the Dartmoor Massacre, this is the story of a group of American prisoners-of-warinDartmoorprison Exhibition

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2-14 June. Free admission.

Reading and writing success to receive Royal recognition Greendown is one of only twelve schools in England and Wales to be selected to receive a Quality Mark from the Basic Skills Agency, the first time such an award has been made by the organisation.

Representatives from the school have been invited to Buckingham Palace in June to receive the citation from the Princess Royal.

Given after an exacting range of conditions had been met, the award is designed to promote continuing improvement in basic literacy and numeracy.

Andy Russell, Greendown head of support, said the Quality Mark recognises the extra work put into raising achievement above and beyond the national curriculum.

Headteacherlan Matthews said, "We're very pleased that our drive for quality through targetting each student has been rewarded."

Another Greendown School deputy headteacher has gained a headship.

James Williams has been appointed head of Hawthorns 11 to 18 School in Pontypridd, South Wales.

James was the second member of staff to beappointed to Greendown in 1986.

He will be replaced by Valerie Houldey, head of English at Warneford School, Highworth

The Link Magazine • June 1997

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As I collected my first post from the House of Commons mailroom, two Conservatives who had lost their seats were saying their goodbyes. One was talking like someone who had just gone through a painful divorce. 'I suppose I'll get used to it. I'll just have to say, right it's happened and now I must get on with the rest of my life.'

It is easy to see why outgoing MPs should feel a sense a loss. The architecture is magnificent and the facilities are splendid. The library is the best I have ever been in, with an outstanding service. Within half an hour, they were able to give me with a comprehensive list of government grants to industry.

All the grand opening ceremonies, the election of the Speaker and the State Opening of Parliament are designed to make new MPs feel part of a great and con-

tinuing tradition. And that sense of history is powerfully reinforced by being part of a landmark Labour victory.

But for all the pageantry and splendour and the sense of history, the House of Commons is still just a place of work. It exists to enable all MPs to serve their constituencies as effectively as possible and that is what I stood for Parliament to do. And, although the magnificent architecture does not guarantee a new office will be waiting for new MPs, I have begun to believe that it might be possible to use it as a base to get things done for North Swindon.

The first woman returned by Swindon

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One of the most pressing problems we face in Swindon is the plight of Princess Margaret Hospital. So on my second day I put in for an Adjournment Debate about it and I was given one a week later.

Such debates enable backbenchers to raise matters of concern to their constituents with Ministers and to get full replies. I invited my colleague from South Swindon, Julia Drown to share the debate with me. Together we gained assurances from the Minister about speeding up a decision on a new hospital and the opportunity to have an early meeting with him to keep matters moving forward.

The fact that I was able to get such a debate so early on in the new Parliament and that the Minister was so positive in his response has greatly encouraged me about how it might be possible to use the House of Commons to get things done for Swindon. Now all I need is a desk and a telephone...

by Julia Drown, MPfor South Swindon

I would like to thank all those who put their trust in me and the Labour Party and gave me the honour of being able to represent South Swindon in Parliament.

I am delighted to be the first women ever to represent Swindon. I am sure the presence of so many women MPs will help to make Parliament a better place.

Letters addressed to 'Julia Drown MP' started arriving on 2 May. It is a wonderful experience being a new MP and it has taken me some time to get used to the title.

The Palace of Westminster is a warren; miles of corridors carrying a great sense of our history. Within four days of being elected, I set up an office in the constituency to reply to the huge number of letters I am getting everyday. But MPs are still waiting to move into offices at Westminster.

I sense a great feeling of optimism across the nation. There is a willingness to make changes and to create a more inclusive society, in which we all have opportunities, rather than the divided society we have seen in recent years.

The new Labour Government has lost no time in taking action.

To ensure long term interest rate stability, to keep interest rates as low as possible and to keep inflation within the Government's target, we have given the Bank of England operational responsibility for setting interest rates.

The Queen's Speech set out the 22 bills we will put before Parliament to tackle such pressing issues as large class sizes, the problems in the Health Service, youth and long-term unemployment, crime and homelessness.

I made my first speech in the House of Commons the day after the Queen's Speech - on healthcare in Swindon.

We badly need a solution to the uncertainty over the development of Princess Margaret Hospital. That message was passed onto Ministers loudly and clearly. I will be continuing to work hard on this and the many other issues that constituents have raised with me; issues I know we need to tackle to improve opportunities and facilities in South Swindon. I will be keeping in touch.

If you would like to contact me, please write to me at the House of Commons, London SW1A OAA or 39 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3AT. Tel: 615444.

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Swindon's Mayor Maurice Fanning, who wed Sheila Samuells on Mayor Making Day 23 May, is putting his birthday in June to dual use as well.

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It's official - research shows that being active for half an hour a day can really improve your health and help keep you mobile and independent in years to come.

Just a bit of regularexercise can do so much to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, lower high blood pressure, reduce mild anxiety and depression and improve self-esteem.

So what's to stop you organising a Get Active event on 18 June, or taking part in the many activities around Swindon? Here are just a few FREE events where you can get involved: • All day swimming in Swindon You don't have to work out like Mayor leisure centre pools Maurice on Get Active Day. Any physi- • Aerobics at leisure centres cal activity will do. Below: Nikki Green • Tennis at Delta Tennis Centre advises how to push weights properly • Ice skating at Link Centre • Round the town centre walk sponsored by Anchor between 1130am and 3pm with HTV presenters Gill Impey and Matt Arnold • Explore Seven Fields Conservation Area. Guided walk starting from Kennet Avenue car park, Haydon Wick at 6pm.

• Line dancing for 5,000 people at the County Ground at 5pm. and lots more.

Listen to BBC Wiltshire Sound and GWR or see the Evening Advertiser listings nearer the day.

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Fun bike ride for Prospect The Great Swindon Cycle Ride sets out once again in aid the Prospect Hospice on Sunday 1 June from Croft Sports Centre, 9.30am. Rides are 35 and 50 miles long. You do not have to be an experienced cyclist, and there is no prize for being first. The entry fee is £7 for over 16s and £4 concessions. For an application form, call the County Ground Lifestyle Centre on 511033.

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Both primary schools in Freshbrook did well in the annual West Swindon schools tournament at the end of April. Freshbrook School won the football competition whilst the Windmill Hill Schoolgirls, who won the winter league, shared the netball cup with Westlea School.

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The Mayor of Swindon Maureen Caton was on hand to launch the new outdoor court at the Link Centre coach park on 7 May with help from local players and members of the Swindon Sonics and the Swindon Locomotion wheelchair basketball teams

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Swimmers rewarded for taking part in sponsored swim West Swindon Lions presented certificates on 13 May to swimmers who took part in a sponsored swim in February. Youngsters from local Brownie and Boys Brigade groups and adult helpers took part at the Link Centre pool.

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Until 31 August Exhibition From Vicars to Vagabonds. A touring exhibition from the Wiltshire Record Office depicting 800 years of Wiltshire life.

Swindon Museum. Free Ramble Ringsbury Purton, 8 miles. Meet Lydiard Park Visitor Centre, 1030am return by 4pm, bring packed lunch. £3, juniors £1.50, to book tel: 771419 Sunday 1 June Plant sale & fete including demonstrations & displays Moredon Gardens, Cheney Manor Ind Estate, 11 am - 4pm, free entrance Music The Syd Lawrence Orchestra 30th Anniversary Concert.

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Wednesday 4 June Children The Smurfs in Concert.

Wyvern, 430pm & 7.30pm £10 Thursday 5 June Dance Spirit of The Dance.

Wyvern, 545pm & 8.30pm. £16 Friday 6 June Music The Magic of Sinatra starring Andy Prior. Wyvern, 8pm. £12.50 Family Moth Magic - discover the variety and beauty of these jewels of the night. Fun for the whole family but not suitable for unaccompanied children. Lydiard Park, 10pm to after midnight. £2, juniors, £1, meet Visitor Centre Saturday 7 June Walk Braydon Forest woodland & meadows, 10 miles. Meet Visitor Centre, Lydiard Park lOam (return by 430pm). £2, juniors £1, book on 771419, bring packed lunch Children Mayor Making - come & Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, (Bath Road), make a giant commemorative portrait of the 1st Mayor of new Swindon. Drop in event, lOam - 2pm. Free

Comedy Mark Thomas, back by popular demand. Arts Centre, 8pm. £8.50 Music Thamesdown Ladies Choir present As Long As I Have Music.

Wyvern, 7.30pm. £6.50 Monday 9 June & Tuesday 10 June Children Sooty's Circus. Wyvern, 4.30pm. £6.50 & £5.50 Wednesday 11 June & Thursday 12 June Music Glance from a Train. A musical review telling the story of the community which grew up around the railway works at Wolverton. GWR Museum, 7.30pm. £4.50 Wednesday 11 June to Saturday 14 June Variety Stepping Out presented

by Stage Struck. Arts Centre, 730pm. £3, tickets available by calling 535052 Thursday 12 June & Friday 13 June Music K School of Music present A Cracking Good Summer. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £5 Friday 13 June Family Meet the Victorian workers on the Lydiard estate. Lawn in front of Lydiard House, 7pm to 830pm. £2, juniors £1, book in advance on 466538 Saturday 14 June Family Lydiard Park Open Morning. Revisit the rural past through dance, song, video, historical enquiry and blacksmithing. lOam - 1pm Music Swindon Male Voice Choir with the Band of the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Wyvern, 730pm. £7.50 Saturday 14 June & Sunday 15 June Auto Trader car show & balloon festival. Lydiard Park Sunday 15 June Try Drive 97 fulfil your dream and have a go at driving a bus, articulated lorry, JCB or take part in a car autotest. Many other attractions. Science Museum, Wroughton, lOam - 5pm. Adults £2, children free. For more info tel: 814466

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More than just a play. The Image Theatre Company runs a workshop before the show to find local youngsters to go on stage in The Railway Children. See 19 June below.

Sunday 15 June Music What a Feeling - the rock 'n' pop musicals in concert - favourite hits from the 70' & 80s. Wyvern, 4.30pm & 8pm. £15.50 Monday 16 June Music The Drifters. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £11 Tuesday 17 June to 22 July Exhibition Dance Photography.

Arts Centre Wednesday 18 June Comedy An Adult Evening with Billy Pearce. Wyvern, 8pm. £9.50 Wednesday 18 June to 27 July Exhibition Faces of Swindon.

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Thursday 19 June Family The Railway Children.

Arts Centre, 7pm. Show includes half hour workshop giving some children the chance to take part as actors and for the audience to take part in singing. £5, children £4, family ticket £15. Suit age 5 & older. Pre-show supper at 6pm, £3 if booked & paid in advance.

Music A Night at the Oprey - the legend of country music. Wyvern, 8pm. £7.50 Friday 20 June Music Be My Love, a tribute to Mario Lanza starring Mike Doyle.

Wyvern, 730pm. £8.50 Saturday 21 June Adult painting course Watercolours for beginners. Moredori Gardens, Cheney Manor Ind Estate, 1pm - 4pm. £12, to book tel: 822480 Family Roman Day - togas to wear, mosaics to make, Roman activities for all the family. Swindon Museum & Art Gallery, dropin event, 10am - 4pm. Free Monday 23 June & Tuesday 24 June Ballet English National Ballet with an exciting and varied programme of excerpts and one-act ballets.

Wyvern, 730pm, Tues mat 2pm. £15-10, mat £7.50

Wednesday 25 June Music Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents Last Night of The Proms. Wyvern, 730pm. £17-11 Thursday 26 June Music A Taste of Meat Loaf.

Wyvern, 7.30pm. £8.50 Friday 27 June Comedy An evening with Ronnie Corbett. Wyvern, 7.30pm. £12.50 Friday 27 June & Saturday 28 June Music The Kentwood Choir in Concert. Arts Centre, 730pm. £4.50, all proceeds to Arts Centre Saturday 28 June Children Meet Paddington Bear & enter your bear into best dressed bear competition. GWR Museum, 10am - 4pm. Normal admission Music The Eddie Cochran Show.

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At dawn on May day almost two hundred gathered in Lawn Woods to see the sun rise over the town's rooftops, to hear stories, to dance round a maypole and to witness the amazing antics of the Chipolatas. Election day had started okay, the Lit Fest way.

By the time a new Government swept in, scores of Festival followers had already enjoyed a feast of literary treats - poetry from a snooker player, stories from a magician and jokes from a man with flaming ears. But perhaps the event of greatest significance during the first week took place before an audience of three in a hospital bedroom. A storyteller and pipe player performed for 6 year old Adam Oldland who was in a coma at PMH following a road accident.

Their tales and tunes produced encouraging signs of life and brought new hope to his parents. It was a very moving occasion.

During the second week, bigger names appeared. Tony Benn took centre stage at the Arts Centre.

Puffing away on his pipe he entertained a packed house with topical tales from the world of politics and beyond. When asked about women in Parliament he said it would make a nice change from men's meetings as so much time is spent appointing a chairman, a vice and officers, and creating agen-

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The Festival concluded with a brilliant afternoon of children's performances of stories and poems; and the first Swindon Slam!, a live and lively cabaret poetry competition that wowed a full house at the Town Hall. As the poet predicted: Swindon in the spring will spring a few surprises, which the Literature Festival's poetry Slam! kind of epitomises.

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Poets win prizes. Greendown word weavers won the first ever Norah Coutts Trophy forschoolpoetry with some storming original work at the Arts Centre on 10 May. The poets with festival directorMatt Hollandand teacher Cristina Bennett

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Info. days on disability and health Swindon based charity the Disability Information Service will be showing off their computer database of information at the West Swindon Centre on Friday 20 June, between 11am and 230pm.

The service is free and confidential, and is operated by people who are aware of and sensitive to disability issues. The database con-

tains comprehensive information on disability related questions where to obtain aids and equipment, mobility holidays, support groups and more.

If you cannot get along to the West Swindon Centre, the DIS can be contacted on Monday to Thursday, lOam to 1pm on Swindon 537588.

Swindon Health Promotion Service in conjunction with the Freshbrook and Toothill Phoenix doctors surgeries will be personally inviting patients to a Health Promotion Roadshowbetween 430pm and 730pm on Wednesday 25 June at the West Swindon

Health Centre.

Discussions in a friendly and informal setting will cover dietary information, how to give up smoking, the benefits of physical activity, stress management, cancer topics, women's health and sexual health.

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Bell towers across the land will be ringing out the millenium message on 1 June 2000, so long as there are enough bell ringers.

It takes a long time to put together a proficient bell ringing team and two local groups are plan-

ning ahead by recruiting ringers.

If you would like to learn how to ring at St Mary's, Lydiard Park or All Saints, Lydiard Millicent, call the St Mary's tower captain David Mills on 874054 or secretary David Franklin on 874671.

Brass band welcomes new members

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Wootton Bassett Brass comprises of brass andpercussioninstrumentalists and is led by Graham New, a peripatetic brass teacher with many years of playing and conducting experience.

The band urgently requires new players to strengthen membership and balance, the priority being, principle cornet and all ranks of cornet, baritone horn, trombone and tuba players. All grades of player are welcome. There is also a learners/junior band. Most instruments can be provided from band property.

The band practices in the United Reform Church rear hail, Wood Street, Wootton Bassett, on a Thursday evening: Junior Band 715pm to 8pm; Senior Band 8pm to 945pm

The band is financially self supporting, aided by grants from the Wootton Bassett town council and the carnival committee. All members are encouraged to help in the running of the band.

A wide range and variety of music is played to suit the occasion and venue.

Engagements in the last year have included bandstand performances at Swindon, Chippenham and Minehead, fetes and shows around Wootton Bassett, church services, concerts and carol playing during the Christmas period.

If you are a brass player and would like information on joining, or are a past member wishing to rejoin, please telephone the chairman Eric New on 01793 750 566.

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The BBC 'Computers don't bite' campaign between 17 and 23 May, to spread greater awareness about computers and technology included a special Tomorrow's World, short films and interviews on television and radio explaining the wide range of places where computers now influence our lives, and explaining some of the funny language that goes with them.

The programmes also pointed out where to get help in finding out more through courses at colleges like Swindon College and New College, and in high street computer drop-in centres, like Swindon's Learning City.

A special magazine was also published, with articles by celebrities like Jeremy Clarkson, Steve Wright, Caroline Paterson, Sally Gunnell and Chris Barrie. They describe how they use computers, and the ease (or otherwise) they have had in getting on with them.

If the 'Computers don't bite' campaign passed you by, it is not too late to find out more. New College on 611470 and Swindon College on 434022 will be more than happy to tell you about available courses.

Or if you want a copy of the 'Computers don't bite' magazine, call Roger Ogle on 872282.

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The Parents Information Network (PIN) is a national independent organisation helping parents to support their children's learning with computers. They cut through sales speak and fancy packaging and review whether programmes are really educational, or just games by another name. The software they recommend has depth of content, quality of design, educational value and an enjoyment factor.

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Putting the home computer to good educational use Andy Russell considers software for the discerning child (and parent)

So, you've got you new personal computer, with its 'massive software bundle,' but now it's time to buy some new programmes - with educational benefits of course.

Which should you go for? Which will help the kids at school?

Where can you buy the best?

There is a large choice of educational software, for Apple Macintosh and PC computers, both on disc and CD-ROM, but don't be fooled by slick presentation.

Some programmes are a lot better than others. Remember too the programmes cannot be a replace-

ment for teaching. At best they will reinforce the things that your children are learning in school.

A good programme will maintain the user's interest and motivate them to improve. The selection mentioned here are based on arcade style games - the game play provides the interest and the scores provide the motivation.

There is an excellent series of educational software available from Ten Out Of Ten. They are cheap (about £10 per programme), British and national curriculum linked. They have a

series covering many. subjects, including English, spelling, number, French, German and Spanish as well as Junior Essentials. Available direct from Troydale House, Troy-dale Lane, Pudsey LS28 9LD, tel: 0113 239 4627, and some retailers.

Broderbund publishes a wide range of programmes. Their Talking Books is highly recommended for motivating children aged 2 10 with reading. They also publish Maths Workshop, an all singing, all dancing maths programme. An alternative is the

Math Blaster series which is excellent for practising basic maths skills, from 8 to adult.

Others to look out for are Word Munchers (like Pacman with phonics!) as well as Storybook Weaver and Creative Writer - two quite different programmes that help to stimulate writing. For general knowledge the Dorling Kindersley series is hard to beat.

One final point - software for Apple computers is abundant, but you'll need to go mail order. Try Emerald on 0181 715 8866 or MacGold Direct on 01723 582100

Put the bite on an Apple Whether you're looking for simplicity of use or powerful performance, the Apple Macintosh is the best choice - at a price you can afford.

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Rainbows celebrate 10 years Over sixty Rainbow Guides and leaders came together at Holy Trinity Church, Shaw on 9 May to celebrate the launch of the first Rainbow group in West Swindon ten years ago. They enjoyed games, singing, making birthday cards and head gear before sharing a cake.

Rainbow leader Jane Bowden said, "Rainbow units

are very popular and there are now five in West Swindon. They are for girls aged between 5 and seven years and they teach a variety of skills through play."

Parents and potential leaders who want to know more about joining Rainbows can contact District Commissioner Hilda Cooper on 874874.

West Swindon Rainbows ready to blow out birthday candles

Girls jump for charity Guides, Brownies and Rainbows groups across West Swindon will be skipping for all they are worth at the Greendown School sports hall on 22 June.

Around 250 youngsters are raising cash in aid of the British Heart Foundation and organiser Liz Szymczak is hoping for over £1,000.

Jump rope for adults Liz Szymczak from Freshbrook has been running jump rope workshops at Freshbrook School for 6 to fourteen year olds since April.

The children, who practice on Wednesdays and Fridays between 4pm and 5pm, have already been booked to do four demonstrations at local fetes.

Liz now wants to start an adult jump rope workshop on Sunday mornings with the hope of forming a demonstration team.

"Jump rope is great for fitness and fun," she said. "There are lots of techniques to learn, and we will design our own routines."

If you are over 14 and want to join in, give Liz Szymczak a call on 486112.

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Family Fayre Saturday 28 June, Opened by the Mayor of Swindon at 1130am. Stalls, attractions, bell tower tours, haircuts and lots more Concert in church on Friday 4 July, 7.30pm, Swindon Young Musicians Recorder Consort and Commonweal School Choir.

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Immigration and nationality Veneta Hannibal, Swindon Racial Equality Council (SREC) specialist Immigration & Nationality Advice Worker writes Are you, or do you know someone, experiencing difficulties with an immigration or nationality problem? For example, are you feeling anxious about your son or daughter marrying someone from abroad, because you fear he or she may not be granted entry clearance to come to the UK? Has someone you know been refused entry clearance, and wants to appeal against the decision? Do you wish Veneta Hannibal of the to regularise your visitor's visa to Swindon Racial Equality Council that of student/spouse? Are you lems and difficulties are handled. contemplating making an applicaFurthermore, if we can't help you tion for political asylum? etc.

Perhaps you're struggling with with your queries, then we always a naturalisation application, to ac- 'know someone who can'. So, don't quire British citizenship. Maybe sit around worrying, pick up the you're unsure as to whether you telephone.

Alternatively, call in on Wednesare already a British citizen, by day from lOam to 1pm to our dropdescent, for example?

Maybe you're an employer who in session where appointments are is likely to be affected by Section 8 not necessary.

From 11 June, there will be of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, which became effective from outreach sessions at the Millen Advice Centre, Broad Green on 27 January 1997?

Whoever you are, we provide the second Wednesday of the highly skilled, competent, and ef- month from 3pm to 5pm.

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Contact Allyson at the West A group which organises environmental activities for children is Swindon Family Project on 871303, looking for new volunteers to help or Teresa at the Swindon Play Servwith playdays, trips etc for chil- ice on 466546 for details. dren from West Swindon.

All activities are aimed at helping children appreciate and understand their environment and giving them the opportunity to spend time away out of the area.

Young people or adults who are interested in either working with children or in green issues would find this particularly valuable.

The Mayor of Swindon, Coun.

Maureen Caton, planted a tree on 13 May at a reception to celebrate 10 years of practical woodland management in West Swindon, at the start of BT Environment Week. She is pictured with Liz Curd of the Peatmoor Community Woodland Group.

Save money by taking action at home Wiltshire Agenda 21 are holding an information evening on how to save money in the home by cutting down on heating costs, recycling and using the car less.

It takes place on Thursday 12

Early taste of French for young ones A Toothill based French teacher is offering children the chance to have a go at learning French.

Pascal Watson, who teaches French to children in small groups in her home and in local primary schools, says "It's so important for children to start learning a language early. Children pick up the words, phrases and most importantly, the accent. It gives them confidence and a very good start when they go on to secondary school."

She is presently enrolling children for September. In addition to

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June, 7pm to 9pm in the Link Centre. People who attend will be entered into a prize draw for a family ticket to any destination in the South Wales and West Railway Network.

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The next meeting of the Swindon Anglo-German Society will be held on Friday 6 June, from 7.30pm, at the White Hart in Stratton.

If you have a knowledge of German, as mother tongue or foreign language, you will be welcomed for an informal evening of conversation. Practice your German, help others improve their skills and make new friends.

The Swindon/Salzgitter Twinning Association meets on 19 June, 730pm for 8pm at Broome Manor Golf Club. Find out more about Swindon's twin town, and how to make a visit.

Phone 524726 for details of both the above.

weekly classes, she runs a whole day of activity where children rehearse a short play and make a video all in French.

Pascal also teaches GCSE and A level, and adults on an individual basis. Based on predicted grades, four students expect to achieve excellent GCSE results this year.

There is no membership fee to join Pascal's children's classes and the cost of all learning materials is included in the £3 an hour charge.

Parents who want their children to have an early start in French can contact Pascal on 870549.

Pre-school places Holy Trinity Acorns Preschool meets on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, 915am to 12 noon, at Holy Trinity Church, Shaw Village Centre.

The group is open to children aged 3 to 5 years and is registered to take nursery education vouchers. There are vacancies from September and names can be put on the waiting list from age two.

For details, call Sue Green on 872056.

Jellytots Playgroup at Shaw Com-

munity Centre have vacancies for September 1997. There are morning and afternoon sessions and a rising five group. Nursery vouchers are taken. Contact Tracy on 876397 for more information

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Family support group celebrates fifteenth year Next month Home-Start celebrates its fifteenth year in the town and becomes Home-Start Swindon, writes Lynda Fisher.

Each year we give support, prac- or nurseries, or grandparents who tical help and friendship to over a still enjoy young children.

The service is funded by Swinhundred families.

We are delighted that Margaret don Borough Council, Social ServHarrison, Founder and Director of ices and Wiltshire Health AuthorHome-Start UK, will be speaking ity and is free to the families who on the subject Families are here to use it.

We run a Thursday morning stay at our Annual Meeting on Thursday 19 June, 1045am to 1pm, Family Group at Queens Drive at Queens Drive Methodist Church Methodist Church Hall. VolunHall. All are welcome to attend. teers are also welcome, to play with Home-Start works by introduc- the children or to provide an activing volunteers to families with ity for the parents who attend.

Volunteers attend a course of under fives who they visit at home on a weekly basis. The families we preparation before starting to visit help include those new to Swin- families; they also receive regular don who feel lonely or isolated, support and training once they bemums with twins and a toddler, come part of our team.

Our next preparation course will mums with post natal depression.

We are always looking for new be held at Home-Start, 7 Milton help, as our service is in constant Road, Swindon, lOam to 1pm on demand. Volunteers are people the following dates: Tuesday 3 who have children and know how June, Wednesday 4 June, Tuesday hard it can be to bring up young- 10 June and Wednesday 11 June.

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National Carers Week takes place between 9 and 15 June to recognise the efforts put inby millions of people who care for others. The Princess Royal Trust Swindon Carers Centre at 25 Morley Street is holding open days on Tuesday 10 June and Thursday 12 June, 10am to 4pm. People involved in care or self-help groups are invited to drop-in and meet the support team.

Could you help a special playscheme?

The Thumbs Up playscheme was started by a group of parents who wanted to provide holiday activities for their disabled children and has been running since 1978, writes Carolyn Tovey.

Over the years the playscheme The playscheme is held at has expanded considerably and we Greendown Community School, now cater for over 100 children Grange Park and is open 5 days a who live in Swindon and the sur- week during the school holidays. rounding villages. They are aged The children are provided with all from 6 months to 16 years and they sorts of activities including swimhave ranging degrees of learning ming, horse riding and outings, as well as art and craft, music and a and physical disabilities.

Thumbs Up is run by a volun- bouncy castle in the school.

We provide training for all our tary committee made up of parents and other interested people volunteers, so age and experience including a community learning are not as important as having a disability nurse, a social worker real interest in helping children from the Child Health Team and and young adults.

Don't be bored this holiday come officers from the Swindon Play Service. Play leaders and assist- and meet lots of new friends, have ants are employed during the holi- fun and do something really worthdays to care for the children and while. support the voluntary helpers who If you would like to know more thankfully give up their time to about Thumbs Up then contact us help us. on 618557 or 764981.

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Baby door bouncer, £5. Tel: 870309 Low wooden rocking horse, suit 12 months, £4. Soft play cubes, (Boots), suit 6 months, £3. Tel: 525001 Petit Star travel cot/playpen, folds away into bag, as new, £50.

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Ladies shower coat, light green, 3/4 length, size 20, worn once, exc cond, £12. Tel: 612918 (Freshbrook) Brand new, black & blue Adidas backpack with zip to front and main compartments, £7.50. Tel: 694692 Taekwondo suit, 6/7 yrs, £5.

Taekwondo sparing set, black, small, £12 (hands & feet). Beavers sweatshirt & bottoms - grey, age 6/7, £4. Scouts sweatshirt, green & scarf, age 8-10, £4.

Tel: 870019 (Westlea) Chrome & glass coffee table with 2 matching lamp tables, as new, £50. Tel: 701442 (Abbey Meads) Quality teak fire surround with two leaded light display units and two drawers, 53" x 3'5", as new over £500, will sell at £180. Tel: 613000 Carpet, good quality, patterned green! gold/black/oatmeal, 26'x 11' approx (in 2 pieces) also underlay, £50 ono. Ladies black skirt, size 14, as new, £5.

Tel: 771892 (Lydiard Millicent) Bedroom furniture, white with grey trim, wardrobe, two chests of drawers, storage unit, bookcase, excel condition, £125 ono. Tel: 522047, Mrs Eaves 2 seater settee with 2 chairs, salmon with wood surround on arms, good condition, £95 ono. Tel: 610215 Green 3 piece suite vgc, £40 ono.

Brown Valor Vienna gas cooker, smoked lid, safety cut off, vgc, £110 ono. Tel: 879302 (Shaw) Pair 2 seater settees grey/blue, £80.

Tel: 877116 (Eastleaze) 4 large frameless wall mirrors, £5 each. Oval wall mirror, gilt frame, £10.

4'6" roller blind, £10. 3'6" white dressing table with mirror, £20. Tel: 771074 Carpet vgc & quality, Mr Tomkinson design, hall, stairs, landing, small room, £55. Tel: 876252

Central heating radiator, 5'9"x2', £10.

Expelair extractor fan, suit bathroom, £15. Tel: 771487 (Purton) Hygena Turbo electric hob & oven, brown, with fan, clock, timer, etc. s/s hob, £50. Tel: 529341 (Greenmeadow) Cannon Winchester gas cooker, nearly new, brown, exc cond, £200 ono.

Lec fridge/freezer, £50 ono. 2 seater settee, brown, £20. Old fashioned armchair, £20. Tel: 700641 (Abbey Meads) Sharp microwave oven, £45. Boys Risport ice skates, hardly worn, size 11, £20. Tel: 876026 Tefal table top oven, ideal for caravan or small flat, £25. Electric cooker, Tricity President, double oven, cream, good condition, £60. Tel: 771487 Electrolux 612E electronic hoover, vgc, with spare bags, £30. Tel: 881119 Panasonic MC E44 upright vacuum cleaner, approx 18 months old, £48. tel: 615675 (Freshbrook) Bang & Olufsen Beocentre 2200, 2 x Beovox 25 watt speakers, £200.

Phillips CD player 151, £50 or £225 for both. Tel: 872547 (Westlea) JVC stereo amplifier 75x75 watts, vgc, £25. Tel: 726147 (Greenmeadow)

Lawn mower Flymo rotary cutter with grass box, £25. Oak wood oven housing, brand new, £15. Tel: 706785 Autohomes Komet G reg, in new cond, 10,000 m, 4 berth, 3 way fridge, cooker, toilet, radio, £9750 ono. Tel: 872861 Ground floor maisonette, Grange Park, 2 bedrooms, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, bathroom, large south facing rear garden, side access, parking, £39,999. Tel: 876939 1986 Avondale Mayfly, two berth, double glazed, full gas oven, grill, 2 burners, fridge, mains, shower, toilet, many extras, £2,950 ovno. tel: 750619

Exchange From 2 bed maisonette, kitchen, bathroom, lounge, Stockton Road, Penhill for 2/3 bed house, Swindon, Wootton Bassett or areas nearby. Tel: 721819

Wanted Black & Decker workmate, anything considered, reasonable price please.

Tel: 726147 Childminder to collect 5 year old girl from Westlea School, until 5.30pm, term time. Tel: 887394 (after 5 June) Babysitting jobs in West Swindon for responsible 15 yr old girl, can do most evenings, plus Wend days. Tel: 770929

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The Link Magazine •June 1997

When did you last really talk?

Relate counsellors find that the most common problem for couples is difficulties with communicating effectively writes Julia Cole, Press Officer with Relate.

You can make a dramatic improvement in understanding your partner by starting your sentence with 'I feel,' rather than 'you make me feel', or 'if only you would'.

This way you will think about what you really do feel, and stop blaming your partner for problems you may need to deal with yourself.

You may feel that you know your partner well, perhaps too well. But during counselling, Relate counsellors often find that couples discover surprising things about each other. Even simple things like favourite food can be a revelation.

Surprise is valuable in a relationship. It shows that both partners are willing to learn new things about each other. Try surprising your partner today. Tell them something you admire about them, or a secret desire of your own. You never know, it might be a first step to taking a balloon ride, or even bungee Jumping.

• Tough enough? Individuals or teams are wanted by Relate Swindon for a sponsored event at the Royal Marine's endurance course in Exeter on 29 June. Call Mike Taffinder on 01453 731378

'Make mention of Me on My earth, that in My heaven I may remember thee' The Bahai faith is the second most widespread religion in the world and is working towards universal peace and harmony For more information, contact the Swindon Bahai Community on 01793 421615 or 01793 872853

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There's more to life

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Jesus Christ said "I have come that you might have life life in all its fullness," writes Ann Hall of Toothill Church

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'There's more to life' is the title of Luis Palau's mission to Bristol and the west from 4 to 14 June. Luis Palau is a famous evangelist; he has led many missions to Great Britain and other countries, and through them many people have come to know Jesus Christ as their saviour, Lord and friend. More than 500 churches in Bristol and the west are supporting this mission, including a number of churches across Swindon.

Luis Palau will be in Swindon on Monday 9 June, 7.30pm at the Oasis. He will also be at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol at 7.30pm on 11, 12, 13, and 14 June. The meeting on Friday 13 June will be particularly suitable for young people. There will be a mega fun factory event for children at Ashton Gate on Saturday 14 June at 1030am. Entrance to all meetings is free.

Do come along to one of these events. If you decide you would like to know more about Jesus you will be given a booklet and invited to join a small group of new and

National Writers' Conference in Swindon The Fellowship of Christian Writers has chosen West Swindon as the venue for its summer conference on 5 July.

Under the title How do they do that? there will be workshops on how to write biography, poetry, TV and radio scripts and how to represent good and evil in fiction.

There will be separate sessions for beginners and for those who are more experienced at the art of writing, whether their material is 'religious' or not.

The conference is being held at Freshbrook Evangelical Church, Worsley Road, 1030am to 4pm.

Entrance is £10 for members, £13 for non members. For full details and a booking form send sae to Kathleen White, 7 St John Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9ED.

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PE'rs AT Hoim experienced Christians where you will be able to find out about living the Christian life.

If you cannot come to the Oasis on 9 June, join one of the coaches to Bristol. For further information please contact Nick Whelan on 813975. If you come you will be on the way to finding meaning and purpose in life, strength to cope with difficulties, friendship, awelcome into the church and the joy that comes from knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord.

SWINDON FAMILY CHURCH Live with integrity Love wholeheartedly Trust God in all things

SUNDAYS AT THE LINK CENTRE (Community Suite)

10.30am & 7.00pm All ages of children & teens cared for

Information: Call Brian at the Church Office: 849731

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Worried who will look after your pets whilst you're on holiday?

Pets At Home could be your answer Pets At Borne Is a service which cares for all your pets (except dogs) In their own home anywhere in the West Swindon area only.

Telephone Sheila Mitchell for further details on 873062

Freshbrook Evangelical Church Worsley Road

Will give YOU a warm welcome Sunday I Own Family Praise with children's Covenanter Movement & creche 630pm Evening Worship and Communion For details of mid-week meetings, house groups and other activities, telephone the Church Office, Tel: 873050

LOCAL CHURCHES All Saints'Lydiard Millicent 10:30am Revd Peter Knight 772417 (for the Village and Roughmoor) St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze 9:00 & 10:30am Revd Rob Bu ries 870244 (for Freshbrook, Grange Park & Hook) -

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Take away the uncertainty about rising interest rates that an election brings by buying a new Westbury home at Abbeymeads, Swindon, where we are offering up to

2'/29`0 off your mortgage rate That's right. Whatever happens to future interest rates, you will be paying less with a 2'/2% discount on our standard variable rate - meaning 4.99% (APR at the present time

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guaranteed for 5 years* The new Westbury development at Abbeymeads really has something for everyone with a full release of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, including town houses with a good specification throughout including PVCu double glazing and gas central heating.

So if you're interested in saving money - and a new home, call into Westbury today!

A typical Packwood detached home from £117,995

We also have a range of alternative purchase plans to help you move including Deposit Paid Plan for first time buyers or Full Value Part Exchange if selling your home is stopping you moving.

HOW TO FIND ABBEYMEADS WESTBURY AT ABBEYMEADS SALES CENTRE OPEN DAILY 1 1AM TO 6PM

2 BEDROOM HOMES FROM £56,750 3 BEDROOM HOMES FROM £69,200 4 BEDROOM HOMES FROM £113,500 TELEPHONE (0 1793) 700788

From Junction 15, M4 take the A419 dual carriageway road. Go past Honda Factory on right and at next roundabout turn left. At traffic lights turn right. At 2nd roundabout turn left. At next roundabout turn right. At next roundabout turn left. Follow the road around to our development.

YOUR HOME IS AT RISK IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT. Indemnity Guarantee Insurance will be required on advances in excess of 75%. Security is required on all loans. P2.5% reduction on advances below 75% for five years (2.25% reduction on advances in excess of 75%). All mortgages are subject to status and valuation. At the end of the reduced rote period, the variable basic rate applicable at that time will apply. In normal house purchase, the client would be expected to pay a deposit of a minimum 5% of the purchase price. Available on selected plots and not to be used in conjunction with any other Westbury scheme or incentive. Written quotation available on request. This scheme is available exclusively through Nibs Jordan Financial Services Ltd. Only one incentive per sale. Photograph not necessarily representative of external designs available. Prices correct at time of going to press.